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Samsung WB750 vs Sony W800

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced September 2011
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2014
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony W800 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung WB750 vs Sony W800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the WB750 (13MP) and W800 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB750 was brought out 3 years earlier than the W800 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WB750 grades versus the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony W800

 WB750 W800 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung WB750

 W800 WB750 
ReleasedFebruary 2014September 2011More recent by 29 months

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony W800

 WB750 W800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB750 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB750 against the W800.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB750 and W800 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB750 and W800.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W800 to give more detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older WB750 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB750 Portrait photography information
Sony W800 Portrait photography information
42
focusing manually
good resolution (13 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB750
Street photography with Sony W800
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (125g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB750 Sports photography advice
Sony W800 Sports photography advice
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB750 Travel photography info
Sony W800 Travel photography info
69
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competitors (125g)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB750
Landscape photography with Sony W800
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
41
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB750
Vlogging with Sony W800
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
33
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony W800
 Samsung WB750Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB750 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-09-01 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4096 x 3072 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.50 m
Flash options On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $339 $90